Sebastian Hearing Clara say those words—saying she wanted to resign and escape the house—cut right through me. A wave of guilt washed over me. Clara had worked hard, she had l saved my wife from a falling light fixture, and now she was being driven out of her job just because Bella's grief had turned into a burning fire of suspicion.I instantly stood against it, shaking my head. "No, Clara. You are not going anywhere," I said firmly, stepping forward to block her path. "This is a misunderstanding. Please, just go back upstairs and take a break. You don't need to quit."Clara looked up at me with wide, tearful eyes, acting so fragile and scared. "Are you sure, Mr. Sebastian? I just... I don't feel safe.""I said you're staying," I repeated, my voice steady. "I'll handle this."With a soft sniffle, Clara gave a small nod, turned around, and walked slowly out of the security room, leaving the heavy door half-open behind her.As soon as she was gone, I turned my attention back to Bella.
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